Wednesday 16th November, A bright Sunny Morning, after some heavy overnight rain, saw 7 cancellations & 2 no shows, 19 Cyclists, split into 2 groups, leave via Lower Marsh, Berrylands, New Malden, Motspur park, North Cheam, Cheam Park, -1 more joining group 1-, Nonsuch Park, East Ewell, a rather slippery Nescot Path, Epsom (Photo group 1), Ashtead Park, to Ashtead for lunch at ‘the Woodman’ (Ember Inns), Leatherhead, Fetcham, Bookham Common -with group 1 back marker missing a turn, a small search party found him & brought him back to the group-, now with steady Drizzle, Downside, Cobham, Fairmile, to Claremont lakes Cafe (National Trust), Esher, Hinchley wood, Long Ditton, Surbiton, to finish back in Kingston. Total 31 Miles.

meanwhile due to a ‘Sat-nav malfunction, group 2 took an alternative shorter route via Ashtead Common, West Ewell, (Photo group 2) Tolworth, Surbiton to finish back in Kingston. 1 new face, Special thanks to Pete M for leading group 2, thanks to Mike F & Dave P for back marking each group. Map:- www.plotaroute.com/route/1832747

Group 2, Hogsmill Bridge, Tolworth: Pete M

Wednesday 19th October, a mostly bright day, saw a record for a Midweek ride with 29 Cyclists, split into 2 groups, leave via Portsmouth Rd, Giggshill green, Weston green, -passing works to rebiuld a footpath-, Esher, Walton on Thames, Walton Bridge, Shepperton, Laleham- with a visit from the ‘P Fairy’ for group 2-,

Thames Towpath, (Photo group 2), Staines, Hythe End, to Wraysbury for lunch at the delightful Perseverance, -now into a blustery Headwind-, Poyle, Stanwell Moor, Stanwell, Bedfont, Feltham, Hanworth Park, Leitrim Park, Crane river path (Photo group 1), to Kneller Garden for Tea & refreshments,

Twickenham, Strawberry hill, Teddington, Hampton Wick, Kingston Bridge to finish back in Kingston. Total 32 Miles, 4 new faces, Special thanks to Pete M for leading group 2, thanks to John E & Chris F for back marking each group.

Wednesday 21st September, a pleasant day, with light clouds, with 1 late cancellation, & 1 unexpected guest, 21 Cyclists split into 2 groups leave via Skerne Rd, Latchmere, Ham gate Richmond Park, White Lodge, Roehampton gate, Barnes Common, Putney, Putney Bridge, with 1 more joining group 1, Fulham, Eel Brook Common, Brompton Cemetery, South Kensington, Kensington Gardens, Hyde Park, Marylebone, to Maida Vale for lunch at the always friendly Carlton Tavern, Kilburn, North Kensington, Shepherds Bush, Hammersmith to Ravens court Park for Tea & refreshments at W6 Garden centre Cafe, then the new C9 Cycle track, to Turnham Green, Grove park, -with a long wait at the level crossing allowing group 2 to catch the tail of group 1-, Chiswick Bridge, Mortlake, East Sheen, Sheen gate Richmond Park, White lodge, Ham Cross, Kingston gate, to finish back in Kingston. Total 29 Miles, 5 new faces, special thanks to Steve F fior leading group 2 at short notice, thanks to John E & Steve D for back marking. Apologies, no Photo’s this time. Map:- www.plotaroute.com/route/1691708

Wednesday 17th August, with Rain, thunder & Lightening in the Forecast, the late afternoon rain was a welcome sight for some… However 14 Cyclists left via Skerne Rd, Aerospace estate, Ham, Ham gate, Richmond Park, Sheen gate, Mortlake, Chiswick Bridge, Chiswick green, Acton, Ealing, Pitshanger Park, Perivale, Grand union canal path to Greenford for lunch at the Black Horse (with own Sandwiches, as Pub Kitchen out of use), Greenford, Southall, Norwood green, Osterley Park, Hounslow, Whitton, -with darkening skies, a vote elected to forego the Tea stop, it didn’t matter much, because the Heavens opened very soon afterwards-, Twickenham, Strawberry hill, Teddington, Hampton wick, Kingston Bridge to finish back in Kingston. Total 28 Miles, Thanks to Dave P for back marking, apologies I forgot to take a Photo this time.

Map:- www.plotaroute.com/route/909611

Wednesday 13th July. After 1 late cancellation, but 2 unannounced guests, with a Hot mostly Sunny day, 18 Cyclists left via Portsmouth Rd, Thames Ditton, Molesey, Walton, Broadwater Path, Weybridge, Addlestone, Bretlands, to Lyne for lunch at the ‘Royal Marine’, (a quiet hidden gem), Thorpe Green, Egham, Staines Bridge & Riverside (Photo), Knowle Green, Ashford, Feltham, Hanworth, Hampton, Bushy Park to the Pheasantry for Refreshments, Hampton Wick, Kingston Bridge to finish back in Kingston. Total 32 Miles, 2 new faces, Thanks to John E for back marking.

Map:- www.plotaroute.com/route/1511728

Wednesday 15th June. A glorious Sunny day saw 15 Cyclists, no wait, there is 1 extra, unannounced guest, in 1 group leave via Kingston Bridge, Bushy Park, Fulwell, a brief visit to River Crane path, Whitton, joined by 1 more guest, so 17 in all, Hounslow, Osterley Park – including a new detour-, Norwood Green, Grand union Canal towpath (Photo), to Hanwell for lunch at the always delightful & very efficient Fox, Churchfields Park, for the Viaduct in hiding, West Ealing, North Ealing, West Acton, Acton Park, South Acton, Chiswick Green, Chiswick, Grove park, Chiswick Bridge with a visit from the ‘P fairy’, soon fixed, Mortlake, to East Sheen, for Tea & Refreshments at Palewell common Cafe, Sheen gate Richmond Park, via White lodge, to Ham gate, Latchmere, to finissh back in the Market place. 29 Miles, thanks to Toni for back marking. 1 P fairy visit.

Map:- www.plotaroute.com/route/786525